The public is invited to attend a program from 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at The Bedford Alum Springs Hotel highlighting the history of the village of New London.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin kicked off Virginia Ag Week on June 13 by announcing that eleven Virginia cities and counties, including Bedford and Franklin Counties, will receive $214,000 in state funds to support new investments into the infrastructure supporting their local food and farming systems.

Appalachian Power, whose coverage area includes the Smith Mountain Lake area, recently issued two requests for proposals (RFPs) to help the company meet its goals under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).

National Dairy Month this June commemorates the rich history of dairy farming in the U.S. and highlights the importance of producers who ensure store shelves are stocked with creamy foods like cheese, ice cream, milk and yogurt.

With it being hot outside, Franklin County Public Schools (FCPS) Director of Operations Jason Guilliams gave an update during the Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, June 21, on elementary schools and addressed the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.

During the Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, June 21, Franklin County Public Schools (FCPS) Director of Operations Jason Guilliams addressed what Franklin County will do to better protect students because of the Uvalde, Texas, shooting.

On Thursday, June 30, at 5 p.m., Captain Mike Harmony will be signing off on the radio as his last official day at work after being employed with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for 30 years.

James Madison University (JMU) announced the following local students graduated with honors during the May 2022 commencement exercises.

After a brief hiatus for the past two years, concerts and music series at Virginia State Parks are back this summer and will include bluegrass, jazz, gospel, country, rock and roll, symphony and contemporary. 

Bank of Botetourt, which has a location at Smith Mountain Lake, recently announced the recipients of its 6th Annual “Taking Care of You” Community Scholarship.

Residents living in and around the Wirtz area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.

Resurrection Catholic Church held its Spring Joyous Junque sale on Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4, at the church. 

(Buy the Smith Mountain Eagle to have a printed copy of the students' names.)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced June 6 the members of the Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support, a commission formed on his first day in office.

The following information is derived from the minutes of The Bald Knob Artists Group meeting held June 1 at the Main Library in Rocky Mount.

On Monday, June 6, at 6:44 p.m., the Bedford County Courthouse clock tower bell in the Town of Bedford chimed 20 times to honor those who died during the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France.

On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of D-Day, the National D-Day Memorial Foundation announced a $1 million lead gift for the memorial’s motor pool from the John & Doris Fowler Family, in memory of John Fowler.

With it being hot outside, Franklin County Public Schools Director of Operations Jason Guilliams gave an update during the Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, June 21, on elementary schools and addressed the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.

Congressman Bob Good (R-VA), who represents the Smith Mountain Lake area, led a group of 60 House conservatives June 10 in introducing House Resolution 1167 to discharge H.R. 1011, the Life at Conception Act (Rep. Mooney, R-WV) for immediate consideration by the House of Representatives.

During the Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, June 21, Franklin County Public Schools (FCPS) Director of Operations Jason Guilliams addressed what Franklin County will do to better protect students because of the Uvalde, Texas, shooting.

During the Franklin County School Board meeting on Monday, June 13, Mr. Williams (no first name given at meeting) reflected on how the Uvalde, Texas, shooting impacted him personally and discussed the steps that will be taken to ensure student and faculty safety in schools.

Be ready to be regaled once again on June 24 at Smith Mountain Art Council’s (SMAC’s) next Coffeehouse Series by the machinations of Linda Kay Simmons of Moneta and her cast as they theatrically read scenes from her novel “Lightning Shall Strike” published in 2018.

At its meeting the evening of Tuesday, June 14, the Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission approved a series of no-wake buoys that should dramatically improve boating and navigational safety along Smith Mountain Lake in the Huddleston and Penhook communities.

Radford University has released its Dean’s List for Spring 2022. Appearing on the Dean’s List is the most prestigious academic recognition RU students can receive for their performance during a semester.

The Bedford County School Board adopted a new strategic framework at its regular meeting Thursday, June 9.

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved a new water tower in Union Hall at its May 17 meeting.

During the Bedford County School Board meeting Thursday, June 9, members debated a proposed schedule for school board meetings for the remainder of 2022.